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Tech briefing · Friday, October 30, 2026 · Morning edition · Story 2 of 5
Report claims Chinese spy plot targeted Nvidia CEO via Singapore AI firm
A top executive at a Singapore AI firm suspected of selling Nvidia chips to China may have been a Chinese intelligence asset, passing information to Beijing. U.S. intelligence has been aware of her activities for over a year and briefed Trump, who reportedly chose not to act to avoid affecting Nvidia sales or antagonizing China.
Why it matters: The situation highlights potential security risks and political considerations in international business dealings involving technology companies.
Sources: Tom's Hardware · TechCrunch · Ars Technica
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